In Class Activity 2-1

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In Class Activity 2-1: How Sumerian City-States Emerged


Objectives

  • identify probable factors in the development of city-states in Mesopotamia
  • list the key features of a Sumerian city-state

Maps

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Mesopotamia

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You are a Villager in Neolithic Mesopotamia. Click on the links below to read about the problems faced by Neolithic Sumerians and decide how you will solve each problem with your group. Be prepared to present your solutions to the class and give reasons for your choice.
Event A: Food Shortage
Event B: Uncontrolled Water Supply
Event C: Building and Maintaining a Complex System
Event D: Attacks by Neighboring Communities
Activity Discussion 2-1